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A two-week journey to happiness
A Two-Week Journey to Happiness is a practical guide for anyone seeking lasting happiness without years of struggle or complex philosophical teachings. With a straightforward approach and real-world wisdom, this book offers a guaranteed path to greater happiness, clarity, and inner peace—one that is accessible to everyone, starting today.Why this For a long time, Author Jagat Shah wasn’t sure if he was truly happy. He was making progress in life but felt something was missing. He often found himself controlled by his emotions, constantly reacting rather than living with a sense of joy. Determined to find lasting happiness, he delved into books on the subject, only to discover that many approaches required a lifelong transformation, something that felt overwhelming and impractical.
Instead, Jagat sought a simpler, more immediate path to happiness. He realized that people don’t need complex philosophical theories; they need a practical guide to help them feel happy now, not in some distant future. Through his own journey, he identified six common-sense happiness habits—timeless practices that have been proven for thousands of years. These habits transformed his life, and now, through this book, he shares them with others.
This book isn’t about abstract ideas; it’s about real, actionable steps. And yes, Jagat confidently guarantees that these habits will help anyone searching for happiness—because they are rooted in wisdom that has stood the test of time.
The intention of this book is to provide you with simple action items and practical suggestions to help turn your life around and move toward happiness more quickly. It is not about perfection or avoiding negative experiences altogether; it is about building the resilience and habits that enable you to navigate those challenges and reclaim your joy.
The first six habits outlined in this Laughter, Meditation, Acceptance, Reflection, Going the extra mile and Exercise—are critical for addressing your mind and inner self. These habits are foundational because they have both immediate and long-term impacts on your happiness. From this point I will refer to the set of these six habits as the happiness habits. The more you practice these habits, the more you become an integral part of who you are. Eventually, these habits won’t just be things you do—they will become part of your identity.
Instead, Jagat sought a simpler, more immediate path to happiness. He realized that people don’t need complex philosophical theories; they need a practical guide to help them feel happy now, not in some distant future. Through his own journey, he identified six common-sense happiness habits—timeless practices that have been proven for thousands of years. These habits transformed his life, and now, through this book, he shares them with others.
This book isn’t about abstract ideas; it’s about real, actionable steps. And yes, Jagat confidently guarantees that these habits will help anyone searching for happiness—because they are rooted in wisdom that has stood the test of time.
The intention of this book is to provide you with simple action items and practical suggestions to help turn your life around and move toward happiness more quickly. It is not about perfection or avoiding negative experiences altogether; it is about building the resilience and habits that enable you to navigate those challenges and reclaim your joy.
The first six habits outlined in this Laughter, Meditation, Acceptance, Reflection, Going the extra mile and Exercise—are critical for addressing your mind and inner self. These habits are foundational because they have both immediate and long-term impacts on your happiness. From this point I will refer to the set of these six habits as the happiness habits. The more you practice these habits, the more you become an integral part of who you are. Eventually, these habits won’t just be things you do—they will become part of your identity.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2025
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About the author
Jagat Shah
1 bookJagat Shah was born in India and later moved to the United States for higher studies. He earned a master’s degree in computer science from Boston University and went on to become a successful entrepreneur in software engineering.
For a long time, Jagat wasn’t sure if he was truly happy. He was making progress in life but felt something was missing. He often found himself controlled by his emotions, constantly reacting rather than living with a sense of joy. Determined to find lasting happiness, he delved into books on the subject, only to discover that many approaches required a lifelong transformation, something that felt overwhelming and impractical.
Instead, Jagat sought a simpler, more immediate path to happiness. He realized that people don’t need complex philosophical theories; they need a practical guide to help them feel happy now, not in some distant future. Through his own journey, he identified six common-sense happiness habits—timeless practices that have been proven for thousands of years. These habits transformed his life, and now, through this book, he shares them with others.
This book isn’t about abstract ideas; it’s about real, actionable steps. And yes, Jagat confidently guarantees that these habits will help anyone searching for happiness—because they are rooted in wisdom that has stood the test of time.
For a long time, Jagat wasn’t sure if he was truly happy. He was making progress in life but felt something was missing. He often found himself controlled by his emotions, constantly reacting rather than living with a sense of joy. Determined to find lasting happiness, he delved into books on the subject, only to discover that many approaches required a lifelong transformation, something that felt overwhelming and impractical.
Instead, Jagat sought a simpler, more immediate path to happiness. He realized that people don’t need complex philosophical theories; they need a practical guide to help them feel happy now, not in some distant future. Through his own journey, he identified six common-sense happiness habits—timeless practices that have been proven for thousands of years. These habits transformed his life, and now, through this book, he shares them with others.
This book isn’t about abstract ideas; it’s about real, actionable steps. And yes, Jagat confidently guarantees that these habits will help anyone searching for happiness—because they are rooted in wisdom that has stood the test of time.
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June 19, 2025
Transending
This little book took me back to the Himalayas, where I spent 10 wonderful months roaming the foothills upon which Mount Everest stood. The magic of that existence is manifested if you follow the path to the book’s end. Back then, I was searching for myself — only to realize I was escaping my life in the States. We don’t need to travel to be found. Some of us are lucky enough to find their way upon the pages of A Two-Week Journey to Happiness.
This little book took me back to the Himalayas, where I spent 10 wonderful months roaming the foothills upon which Mount Everest stood. The magic of that existence is manifested if you follow the path to the book’s end. Back then, I was searching for myself — only to realize I was escaping my life in the States. We don’t need to travel to be found. Some of us are lucky enough to find their way upon the pages of A Two-Week Journey to Happiness.
July 4, 2025
This is an easy-to-follow, practical, step by step guide to being happy. It's includes guided mediations, affirmations, happiness habits, and down-to-earth advice, interspersed with personal stories for authenticity. I like that the goal is achievable in two weeks, and that Mr. Shah motivates the reader toward that sustainable goal with every enjoyable page. I feel happier already! Highly recommended.
June 9, 2025
Jagat does an excellent job combining personal experience and science. I walked away with two learnings that I’ll especially keep with me: 1) laugh way more often and 2) mantras during meditation are quite powerful.
July 23, 2025
good book
This book is a grounded approach to offer practical daily actionable steps instead of abstract ideas. It generates ideas of easy habits around acceptance and reflection. It emphasizes that happiness is a choice and changing your mindset to create a joyful state.
This book is a grounded approach to offer practical daily actionable steps instead of abstract ideas. It generates ideas of easy habits around acceptance and reflection. It emphasizes that happiness is a choice and changing your mindset to create a joyful state.
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